§ Unrivalled ergonomics improves productivity

§ Advanced optics allows fast and accurate inspection

§ Flexibility for a wide range of applications

Vision Engineering Ltd has been

certified for the quality management

system ISO 9001:2008.

FM 557119

High productivity eyepiece-lessstereo microscope

Vision Engineering Ltd has been

certified for the quality management

system ISO 9001:2008.

No other company has dedicated so much time to advancing

microscope ergonomics, because we understand the critical link

between operator ergonomics and increased productivity

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Power your productivity

The ergonomic advantage

Although the Lynx EVO advantage comes from stunning

3D (stereo) imaging, the real brilliance of the eyepiece-less

design is the unrivalled simplicity of operation. No other

company has dedicated so much time to advancing microscope

ergonomics, because we understand the critical link between

operator ergonomics and increased productivity, efficiency and

ultimately improved quality.

Lynx EVO is ergonomic without adjustments or

modification. Users benefit from dramatically improved

comfort and ease of use; businesses benefit from increased

productivity and efficiency, driving quality improvements and

reduced costs.

Read about our ergonomic advantage:

www.visioneng.com/ergonomics »

Lynx EVO is a high productivity stereo

microscope without eyepieces, powering your

productivity through stunning 3D imaging.

The unique patented eyepiece-less optics

of Lynx EVO liberates users from restrictive

working practices, opening up a world of

enhanced efficiency through unrivalled ease of

use and ergonomic performance.

For over 50 years, Vision Engineering has been a pioneer in

cutting-edge optical development, introducing eyepiece-less

microscopes to the world in the 1970s. Since their introduction,

the world’s leading manufacturers have come to rely on

our eyepiece-less stereo microscopes to overcome the daily

challenges of increasing quality demands, smaller components,

greater efficiencies and accuracies.

How ergonomic is your stereo microscope?

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Businesses choose Lynx EVO because they

know their operators are more efficient, more

accurate and more productive. The operator

benefits and so does the business.

Stunning 3D (stereo) imaging

The Lynx EVO advantage begins with stunning 3D (stereo)

imaging, viewed through an ergonomic viewing lens.

Patented eyepiece-less optical technology allows users to move

within the optical path, effectively looking around the subject,

further enhancing the 3D view and depth perception.

A natural view of the subject

With conventional ‘eyepiece’ stereo microscopes, users must

position their eyes extremely close to the eyepieces, blocking

out ambient light. The intense light exiting the eyepieces

causes the pupils to contract. It is this constant opening and

closing of the pupils which is the main cause of eye fatigue,

leading to headaches.

With the eyepiece-less design of Lynx EVO, users sit back from

the viewer, allowing ambient light into the eyes, providing an

entirely natural view of the subject.

Ability to wear glasses

With Lynx EVO, operators do not need to remove their glasses

(or safety glasses) to use the microscope. In fact, you can easily

use Lynx EVO in a laminar flow, or safety cabinet.

Protection against cross-infection and sample contamination

By removing the contact between eyepieces and the user, Lynx

EVO is kept clean, also preventing user contamination affecting

sensitive samples in clean and sterile environments.

Ergonomic working position

An ergonomic working position not only makes Lynx EVO

much more comfortable and much less fatiguing, but also

much easier to use. Optimal operator ergonomics minimises

the risk of repetitive strain-related injuries. A happy worker is a

productive worker.

Freedom of head movement

An additional benefit of Vision Engineering’s patented

eyepiece-less design is that users do not need to precisely align

their eyes with the viewing lens. This freedom of movement

reduces the neck and back strain associated with a fixed body

position required when using a binocular stereo microscope

with eyepieces.

Easy hand-eye co-ordination

Sitting back from the viewing lens provides users with

much better peripheral vision, allowing natural hand-eye

co-ordination, critical for precision inspection tasks, re-work,

repair, dissection and other manipulation activities.

Read about our ergonomic advantage:

www.visioneng.com/ergonomics »

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Objective lens

Zoom range

Working distance

Field of view at min. zoom

Field of view at max. zoom

0.45x 2.7x – 27x 176mm 55mm 5.5mm

0.62x 3.7x – 37x 128mm 40mm 4.0mm

1.0x 6x – 60x 75mm 25mm 2.5mm

1.5x 9x – 90x 42mm 16mm 1.6mm

2.0x 12x – 120x 29mm 12mm 1.2mm

Highlights

In addition to unrivalled ergonomic benefits, Lynx EVO has the

flexibility to be tailored to your requirements.

§Modular design allows tailoring for individual applications.

§10:1 zoom ratio provides 6x - 60x magnification, increasing

to 120x with supplementary lenses.

§Integrated HD camera/software (option) provides seamless

image/video capture and annotation capabilities.

§Long working distance for easy sample manipulation.

§Flexible stand options, ideal for industrial and life science

applications.

Illumination

§8-point LED ringlight with intensity control.

§In-built rotating diffuser for contrast adjustment.

§5-point LED transmitted (substage) illumination (option).

Lynx EVO product details

Optical excellence

§Lynx EVO incorporates Dynascope® patented optical

technology. Dynascope® technology optimises head and

body freedom providing 10mm side-to-side and 70mm front-

to-back head freedom.

§6x – 60x multiplied with objective lenses to a total

magnification of 120x. 10:1 zoom ratio with indexing lever.

§Iris control within the zoom unit for greater control over the

depth of field and contrast.

§Coarse and fine adjustment for fast and precision focusing.

The eyepiece-less advantage

Lynx EVO employs revolutionary

Dynascope® technology, improving

productivity through unrivalled

ergonomics and ease of use.

§Superior ergonomics promotes

greater productivity and

efficiency.

§A natural view of the subject with

easy hand-eye co-ordination.

Ergo stand

§Small footprint for restricted bench space.

§Exceptionally stable for high magnification use.

§Transmitted (substage) illumination (option) permits viewing

of a wider range of sample types.

§Floating stage (option) provides sensitive control for accurate

inspection of samples; ideal for inspecting fragile samples, or

for avoiding contamination by handling.

Lynx EVO stand options

Technical details

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Dimensions: A = 280mm

B = 420mm

C = 670mm max.

D = 200mm max.

(less working distance)

E = 200mm

Unpacked weight: 15.3kg

Packed weight: 19.5kg

Ergo stand Multi-axis stand

Dimensions: F = 455mm (184mm*)

G = 682mm - 830mm

H = 695mm max.

I = 285mm max.

(less working distance)

J = 439mm max.

* without platform base.

Unpacked weight: 26.6kg

Packed weight: 30.8kg

Multi-axis stand

§Precise and robust, ideal for industrial applications where

maximum work space is desired.

§Extended reach permits the inspection of large samples

(max. throat depth 439mm).

§Integrated gas strut provides counter-balanced adjustability,

making operation quick and effortless. Switch between tall

components and flat samples with ease.

Available with platform base or mounted directly to the work surface.

Smart Cam

Easy and convenient image/

video capture while retaining both

optical paths (for simultaneous stereo

viewing).

The supplied imaging software

includes easy annotation and

mark-up capability.

Transmitted (substage)illumination

Transmitted illumination (option) permits

viewing of a wider range of sample types.

Provides flexibility as transparent samples

can be viewed by transmitted as well as

incident light.

360° rotating viewer

The 360° rotating viewer for Lynx EVO

is the ultimate inspection accessory,

permitting a full 360° rotating view of the

subject (at an angle of 34°). Operators

can simply switch between rotating and

a conventional direct view.

Floating stage

A floating stage accessory for the

Ergo stand provides smooth and

precise control, ideal for inspecting

sensitive samples, checking uniformity

of components, or together with the

measuring graticule for scaling or

measuring subjects.

Reticle

Both simple cross hair, and measurement

reticle (pictured) with scale are available

for the Lynx EVO.

The measurement reticle allows quick,

simple dimensioning of the subject as it

is being inspected.

Custom reticles are also available.

Objective lenses

Choose from a range of objective lenses

to provide the desired magnification

range or working distance.

Objective lenses incorporate anti-

reflection coatings to enhance imaging

performance.

Objective lenses

Floating stage

Smart Cam

360° rotating viewer

Reticle

Transmitted (substage) illumination

Smart Cam digital camera

Smart Cam digital camera

§Integrated HD camera/software (option) provides seamless

image/video capture and annotation capabilities for

documentation purposes, with simultaneous on-screen

display (via PC). Ideal for demonstration or training.

§Easy convenient image/video capture while retaining both

optical paths for stereo viewing.

§USB2.0 interface for easy connectivity.

Camera data

Sensor type CMOS

Resolution (W x H) 1600 x 1200 pixels

Sensor size 1/3”

Pixel size 2.8µm

Colour depth 8-bit

Refresh rate (fps) 18.3 fps max.

File formats BMP, JPEG, PNG and AVI

Supplied softwareuEye Cockpit (Other solutions available)

Imaging software

§The included software provides easy annotation and quick

reporting of inspected products. Annotations can be loaded

as separate files and so can be used for template checking.

§Easy image capture in compressed JPEG, PNG, or

uncompressed BMP format.

§Record video in highly compatible AVI format, allowing a

high level of control over movie clips.

Measuring software option

DimensionOne™ is a powerful software solution for Lynx

EVO, providing enhanced annotation, as well as on-screen

measurement and dimensioning capabilities. DimensionOne™

comes with a CD and calibration artefact for easy on-screen

measurement.

Other compatible software solutions are also available.

Read about DimensionOne™ software:

www.visioneng.com/dimensionone »

360° rotating viewer

Allows the operator to view a subject from an angle of 34°

from vertical, which can be rotated through to 360° enabling

a complete stereo view of 3-dimensional subjects.

§The 360° rotation provides enhanced observation for many

applications, including electronics, mechanical, medical and

plastics components.

§The 34° angle allows details to be seen at the base of any

vertical component or feature.

§Simply switch between 360° rotating view and a

conventional direct view for ultimate convenience.

§Includes integrated 8-point LED ringlight and objective lens.

360° rotating view

Zoom rangeWorking distance

Field of view at

min. zoom

Field of view at

max. zoom

Viewing angle

4.2x (16x*) – 42x 35.5mm 10.2mm* 3.8mm34° from vertical

Direct view

Zoom rangeWorking distance

Field of view at

min. zoom

Field of view at

max. zoom

Viewing angle

6.8x (15x*) – 68x 56.5mm 12.0mm* 2.5mm -

* Uninterrupted

360°

360° rotating viewer

34°

How Lynx EVO works...

Dynascope® inside

Lynx EVO employs an evolution of Vision Engineering’s

patented Dynascope® eyepiece-less optical projection

technology. Dynascope technology removes the need for

conventional microscope eyepieces, providing the user

with brilliant, high contrast imaging, unrivalled ergonomic

performance and amazing ease of use.

Dynascope® technology explained

Lynx EVO is a true optical stereo microscope. High resolution,

true-colour optical images are viewed through an ergonomic

eyepiece-less viewing head.

Light reflects from the patented Dynascope optics, exiting

the single viewing lens as twin (stereo) light paths. The large

diameter of these exit rays means that users do not need to

precisely align their eyes with the viewing lens in order to see

the image.

The result is an incredibly easy-to-view, high resolution

stereo (3D) image. Without the need for eyepieces.

Did you know?

At the heart of Vision Engineering’s

patented Dynascope® eyepiece-less

technology is a spinning multi-

lenticular (multi-lens) disc. On the

surface of the disk there are more

than 3.5 million individual lenses

(known as lenticules), which act

as independent image-forming

surfaces. Each individual lens has

a diameter of just a few microns

(1 micron = 0.001mm).

The multi-lenticular disk spins at

high speed to merge the millions

of individual optical paths into a

high-clarity image.

Twin (stereo)

optical paths

projected from

the Dynascope®

viewing head.

Application solutions

Electronics

Lynx EVO is ideal for electronics PCB

inspection and re-work. The patented

optical viewing head of Lynx EVO provides

unrivalled 3D viewing with ergonomic

advantages of simplified hand-eye

co-ordination.

Medical devices

From stents to catheters, medical device

components require 100% inspection to

ensure every product meets an exacting

specification.

See every detail with Lynx EVO, time-after-

time, across the entire shift.

Plastics and rubber

Rubber seals, packaging, caps and

closures are precision manufactured to

work effectively. Inspection for quality is

essential. Stunning 3D (stereo) viewing with

a long working distance make inspection or

re-work tasks such as flash removal easy.

Laboratory / Life sciences

Sample preparation and dissection in a

laboratory is made safer and easier with

Lynx EVO. The eyepiece-less viewing head

not only allows protective goggles or

glasses to be worn, but also allows Lynx

EVO to be used when placed in a laminar

flow, or safety cabinet.

Precision engineering

Precision engineered components cover

a very wide range of industries, from

aerospace or automotive to watchmaking

and general manufacturing. Lynx EVO’s

clear view and superior ergonomics are

ideal for precision inspection, aiding visual

accuracy and minimising errors caused by

user fatigue.

From forensics to fibre optics,

solar cells and packaging,

Lynx EVO can be utilised

for thousands of inspection

tasks...

More about Vision Engineering...

About us

Vision Engineering has been designing and manufacturing

ergonomic microscopes for over 50 years.

With a philosophy of design innovation, Vision Engineering

holds world patents for a number of optical techniques which

significantly improve microscope ergonomics.

To date, over 300,000 eyepiece-less microscopes have been

installed for both industry and life science applications.

ISO 9001:2008

Vision Engineering Ltd is certificated for the quality

management system ISO 9001:2008.

Service and support

Vision Engineering has a network of international offices

throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australasia

and South Africa, supported by fully trained distributor

partners. Full user training, service, and support is available,

ensuring the highest levels of customer support is maintained.

Company history

Vision Engineering was founded in 1958 by Rob Freeman, a

toolmaker who had previously worked as a race mechanic with

the Jaguar Racing Team. While at Jaguar, Rob developed a

borescope for inspecting internal race engine parts without the

need for disassembly.

Subsequently he formed Vision Engineering as a means of

developing his interest in optics applied to manufacturing

technology.

Over the years Vision Engineering has delivered leading-edge

inspection and measurement products that have helped

improved productivity and quality for thousands of companies

the world over.

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Other solutions...

Stereo microscopes

Vision Engineering’s acclaimed eyepiece-less stereo microscopes

offer stunning 3D (stereo) imaging combined with unrivalled

ergonomics. The patented eyepiece-less designs liberate users

from restrictive working practices, opening up a world of

enhanced efficiency and productivity.

With more than 50 years’ experience in the design and

manufacture of innovative optical solutions, Vision Engineering

has the expertise to advise you on the best solution for your

application.

www.visioneng.com/stereo

Digital inspection

Take advantage of the power of digital imaging with Vision

Engineering’s range of digital video inspection systems. High

resolution images combined with simple operation make digital

inspection a powerful alternative for any task requiring

precision magnification.

The range includes handheld digital solutions for inspection on

the move, to full HD digital imaging with real-time video, for

instant results.

www.visioneng.com/digital

Non-contact measurement

Measurement applications vary greatly. This is reflected in

the wide range of measurement solutions provided by Vision

Engineering.

Vision Engineering manufacture a full range of non-contact

measuring systems, including ‘workshop’ measuring

microscopes, dual optical and video measuring systems, plus

the latest field of view ‘instant’ measurement systems.

Vision Engineering also has a suite of inspection systems and

software solutions, designed for simple on-screen dimensioning.

www.visioneng.com/measurement

Contract Manufacturing Services

From product design and design for manufacture, to full

production and logistics, Vision Engineering’s Manufacturing

Services offer comprehensive contract design and manufacturing

solutions, giving you access to the latest technology, as well as a

highly experienced team of designers and engineers.

With over 50 years of experience in the design, development

and exploitation of hi-tech products and instrumentation, Vision

Engineering Manufacturing Services has the capabilities to turn

ideas into reality.

www.visioneng.com/manufacturingservices

A full range of ergonomic stereo microscopes and digital inspection solutions are available.

Distributor

For more information...

Vision Engineering has a network of offices and technical distributors around the world. For more information, please contact your Vision Engineering branch, local authorised distributor, or visit our website.

Disclaimer – Vision Engineering Ltd. has a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to change or update, without notice, the design, materials or specification of any products, the information contained within this brochure/datasheet and to discontinue production or distribution of any of the products described.

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